Nazarene ministry in Mexico helps restore individuals battling addiction
In Jaltenango, Chiapas, Mexico, the Church of the Nazarene and Restoration Center “La Fortaleza” developed a ministry of rehabilitation for people struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction. Located in the Los Angeles neighborhood in Jalatengo, this ministry belongs to the Mexico Sierra District, operating as a restoration center through daily care and a comprehensive approach. […]
Costa Rica men’s retreat encourages healing, reconciliation with Christ
Sixty men from 12 congregations in the Central District of Costa Rica gathered for the retreat Corro a los brazos de mi Padre (I Run to My Father’s Arms), held at the facilities of the Church of the Nazarene in San Rafael de Coronado, in late November 2025. The retreat focused on inner healing, forgiveness, […]
Genesis missionaries help El Salvador mission reach community
From February to October 2025, the Genesis missionary team—comprised of Emanuel Guerrero (Honduras), Icsa Taisigue (Nicaragua), and Teresa De Cuesta (Mexico)—served in the communities of Colonia España and Solórzano in Santa Ana, El Salvador. During these months, the Genesis missionaries walked alongside children, teenagers, and their families, creating spaces to listen, pray, and share God’s […]
Hurricane Melissa brings devastation to Jamaica, greater Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on 28 October 2025 as a catastrophic Category 5 storm. Melissa was the strongest storm in recorded history to ever make landfall on the island nation. Extremely strong winds and excessive rainfall left a trail of devastation across the western and southern sides of the island, demolishing or damaging […]
Flags of the Nations: Trinidad and Tobago
Since 1 September 2009, the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national flags […]
Mexico Nazarenes respond to flood victims in Veracruz
In Poza Rica and northern Veracruz, Mexico, Nazarenes have come together to serve those affected by the early October heavy rainfall. Latest reports show 64 have died and 65 others are still missing as 24 inches of rain fell over four days, causing flooding and landslides across eastern and central Mexico. Nazarenes came together to […]
Dominican Republic Nazarenes celebrate 50 years of God’s faithfulness
The Church of the Nazarene in the Dominican Republic celebrated 50 years of ministry with a large gathering at the Sambil Convention Center on 23 August 2025. Nearly 2,000 Nazarenes and friends came together to thank God and renew their missional commitment. The Dominican Nazarene family celebrated under the theme “50 Years of Building in […]
Guatemala Nazarenes respond to devastating landslide
The Church of the Nazarene in Las Gallinas, in Senahú, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, opened its doors to provide shelter, food, and hope to dozens of families affected by a landslide on Saturday, 20 September 2025. Among the victims of the landslide were Olga Chub and her daughters Daylin (13) and Kinderli (7), who were active […]
Board of General Superintendents elects new Mesoamerica Region leader
The Board of General Superintendents has elected Jimmy De Gouveia to the position of Mesoamerica regional director, effective 1 November 2025. The Church of the Nazarene’s General Board ratified the election with an email vote coordinated by General Secretary Gary Hartke. David Busic, jurisdictional general superintendent for Mesoamerica, and Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, prayerfully […]
Flags of the Nations: Puerto Rico
Since 1 September 2009, the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The […]